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Who needs downtown when you have the clever mix of L.A. and O.C. that Imperial and Harbor offers? daily.titan 4 BUZZ 04.26.07 The famous bargains and A-list inventory of one of Los Angeles’ most secret shopping destinations by Yvonne Villarreal The AdDress Boutique specializes in Daily Titan Staff Writer providing the “average” woman with a [email protected] wardrobe fit for a Hollywood movie star. The boutique acquires the pricey As a little girl in the 40s, Maureen clothing that fills the racks from the Clavin would watch her parents get celebrity elite, wives of Hollywood dressed up for a night out on the directors and producers, and other town to some of Hollywood’s most women with a fetish for couture. enchanting nightspots. Once she “Celebrities are in the limelight heard the front door shut, Clavin business where they can only be BY yvonne villareal/Daily Titan Staff would secretly rush into their closet seen wearing an outfit once,” Clavin Famous frocKS - Maureen Clavin, owner of The AdDress in Sherman Oaks gets donations from stars and their and play dress up with her mother’s said. “So, they give them to us.” stylists. The racks of clothes are filled with Dolce and Gabbana and Armani Prive and the tags often name their previous owners lavish gowns and opulent jewelry. At the petite boutique, there are no to look at pretty things and get paid by Sharon Stone that serves as the the racks of clothing that get most Nearly seven decades later, Clavin age barriers. Teens can be seen scouring for it,” said Chloe Wyma, 17, a part- store’s current focal point. of the attention. has turned her affection for glamour the racks for prom-worthy designer time employee at the boutique. “It’s always exciting to get a new “I heard they have good deals here. into a thriving business. Located gowns, thirty-somethings browse for Clavin is hands-on during the box of clothes because it’s something Plus, this is probably the only way I on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa office-chic clothing and mothers come selection process, making sure the new to add to our collection,” Clavin can afford Dolce & Gabbana,” said Monica, The AdDress is a small in searching for elegant attire to wear to pieces she gets are in top form. If said. “I like receiving pieces that are Dawn Wilson, 34, who works at a boutique housing hefty designer their children’s weddings. they meet her standards, she buys unusual and unique in their beauty.” communications agency in Beverly labels for slender prices. The boutique’s lustrous the pieces — with the stars portion For those with a handbag fixation, Hills. “When you work in Beverly “Women save money and it’s white decor, mirrored walls and of the proceeds going to their the boutique has a selection of Hills, you’re expected to dress a fun playing dress up. They come immaculate floral arrangements favorite charities. designer handbags from a classic certain way, so this store is perfect out of the store looking like a illuminate the vibrant colors of Over the years, the store has black leather Chanel mini-backpack for me since I am on a budget.” glamour queen,” said Clavin. “It the designer label frocks as visitors purchased clothing from Jennifer to an intricate floral pattern of a So, why the anomalous name? feels fabulous to help them feel marvel at the selections. Tilly, Cheryl Tiegs, Natalie Wood Roberto Cavalli satchel. Stylish Clavin said she figured, “If you beautiful.” “I love clothes and fashion. and even Lionel Ritchie. But it’s heels aren’t far away — in fact they cant remember the name, remember From Chanel to Roberto Cavalli, Working here is fun because I get a slinky red number once worn overflow from the shelves. Still, it’s the address.” daily.titan BUZZ 04.26.07 5 This and the many guilty pleasures of the Renaissance Faire by ORION TIPPENS During each Saturday and Sunday, Daily Titan Staff Writer from the seventh of April untill May [email protected] 20, the Faire will continue. Each day North of the Orange Country, has a schedule from the pre-opening noblemen, fools, wenches, pirates, show to the closing parade with a inventors, handsome knights and full day of roleplay and spectator beautiful maidens gathered at events in between. Such events Southern California’s Renaissance include MooNie the Magnif’Cent, Pleasure Faire and Artisans Market. the Washing Well Wenches, The Renaissance Faire opened Testacles and ye Sack of Rome, and its 45th year under typical English the occasional yet popular joust. BY rebecca hartness/Daily Titan Staff Photographer weather as dreary clouds hovered above To celebrate the festivities, the Her MAJestY - Queen Elizabeth I lightheartedly faces a difficult decision as four men attempted to woo her the lakeside meadow of Irwindale’s Faire was graced with a visit from Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Over her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Faire was not entirely English. A said a number of newcomers seem to “There are three simple things 1,200 performers in full 16th-century I, who personally attended to oversee global flavor was added as many be missing the point of Faire’s tradition to know: go in garb, learn the lingo garb brought England’s Elizabethan the gala and greet her subjects.